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Bruegmann Family History

Bruegmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brugman, Bregman, Brueggemann, Bruggemann, Buermann, Bruggman

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Where is the Bruegmann family from?

You can see how Bruegmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruegmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruegmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bruegmann families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bruegmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bruegmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Bruegmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruegmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 174 immigration records available for the last name Bruegmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Bruegmann. For the veterans among your Bruegmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruegmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bruegmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bruegmann in 1965 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bruegmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bruegmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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